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Society, Politics & Law
Radical alternatives to prison
Dr David Scott considers the limitations of conventional prison facilities and proposes a number of radical alternative ways of responding to human wrongdoing.
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Nature & Environment
The Legacy of Nuclear Power: Part 1
How do local communities respond to the risks and opportunities of nuclear power?
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Nature & Environment
How do fire controls harm biodiversity?
Attempts to control human created fire in Brazil has seen a growth of dense forest - but it comes at a cost, reports Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Methods in Motion: Developing psychosocially informed self-help on gender
Senior Lecturer in Psychology Dr Meg-John Barker challenges the 'gender is binary and fixed at birth' narrative.
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Society, Politics & Law
Researching cycling in the US & the UK
Peter Wood shares his experiences researching cyclists - on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Society, Politics & Law
Protecting Landscapes and Creating the Right Tools for the Job
How do national parks manage the demands of different users, whilst still conserving natural beauty?
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Society, Politics & Law
Family photos and what they mean
What can family photos tell us about households, gender roles and emerging technology? Professor Gillian Rose explores her research on family photography, and how this work interacts with her own experiences.
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Society, Politics & Law
Another spoonful? Understanding the Place of Sugar - Part Two
Steve Pile looks at the changing geographies of sugar.
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Society, Politics & Law
One Lump or Two? Understanding the Place of Sugar - Part One
Sugar is a Contradiction - explore the cultural paradox of this ubiquitous ingredient, with Professor Steve Pile.
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Science, Maths & Technology
What is the Minamata Convention on Mercury and what does it mean?
In August 2017, a new convention governing the use of Mercury came into force (at least in the countries which have signed up). María Elena Hurtado explains what it means - and why it's only a first step.
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Science, Maths & Technology
What effects does mercury have on health and the environment?
Although in its natural form mercury is not especially toxic, it still poses a real risk when it finds its way into the environment.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Migration
Migration is a free course looking at the migrations of animals, with special reference to birds, and also introducing the themes of movement, selection and homeostasis.